Oaks
Britishnoun
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a horse race for fillies held annually at Epsom since 1779: one of the classics of English flat racing
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any of various similar races
Etymology
Origin of Oaks
named after an estate near Epsom
Example Sentences
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Coming Sept. 12: Harvard-Westlake and Sherman Oaks Notre Dame will celebrate volleyball and women's sports with a unique match at 7 p.m. on Notre Dame's baseball diamond.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
On Tuesday, an Erewhon opened in Thousand Oaks at the Lakes shopping center in Ventura County.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Harvard-Westlake and Sherman Oaks Notre Dame are teaming with Nike to hold a unique outdoor girls’ volleyball match on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. on a custom outdoor court flown in by Nike.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Newsom and his wife also spend time in the Fair Oaks home while working at the state Capitol.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Texas Red Oaks lined our road and dappled the hills, and the summer trill of bugs and sweet grass filled the air.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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